Scottish Country Dance

When: Tuesday 22/8/23
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Informal Scottish country dance. All dances will be walked through. Non dancers welcome to come along, watch and maybe even join in.

Special notes: Tickets Dancers £4 Spectators £2 children free includes tea& biscuits

Email : sue.porter3@btopenworld.com

Oban Games (Argyllshire Gathering)

When: Thursday 25/08/2022
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Dancers, Pipe Bands, Solo Pipers & Athletes

A day of Highland dancing, athletics, heavy field events and solo piping competitions, the Argyllshire Gathering's Oban Games is a highlight of the summer for the people of Oban, Argyll and visitors from around the world. As hammers are thrown, cabers are tossed and runners race for the line, the skirl of the pipes fills the air and the flash of clan colours on kilts come in to view.

A great family day out

Highlights include the March of the Stewards led by competing world class pipers, cheering on the runners in the Hill Race, hearing Oban High School Pipe Band entertain the crowds, watching teams fight it out in the Tug of War, fun races for all ages and enjoying tasty local food and drink.

Cost : Adult: £12, Children (under 16): £6
Family: (2 adults, 2 children): £30

Special notes:Disabled parking only at field, park in town the field is a 10 minute walk from centre.

Dunollie's Walking Ceilidh

When: Wednesday 24/8/22
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us for a musical evening in Dunollie. We will be welcoming a number of traditional Scottish musicians and dancers, whose performances you will be able to enjoy as you wander around our site. You may listen to a variety of beautiful instrument, have a go at some dances yourself and sample some of the Kettle Garden Cafe's light bites and refreshments. 

This event takes place partly outdoor so please bring warm and waterproof clothing. All children must be accompanied by an adult, they may additionally be accompanied by a dog as long as it is on a lead.

Phone: 01631 570550

Email: info@dunollie.org

Shinty Artemis MacAulay Cup Final

When: Sunday 21/08/2022
Time: 2:00pm Throw up

Kingussie v Oban Camanachd

Artemis MacAulay Shinty Cup Final

Throw Up 2pm

Cost : Adult: £10, Concessions £5

Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds Behind-the-scenes Museum Tour - Online Event

When: Saturday 20/8/22
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Follow our Heritage Manager, Catherine Gillies into the 1745 House Museum for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and discover our latest temporary exhibition: Hope, Behind the Lens. This event will take place over zoom and last about an hour, although that can be flexible if there are still questions after that. It will be an opportunity to find out more how the exhibition came to be but also who Hope MacDougall was and why her work is so significant.

Phone: 01631 570550

Email: info@dunollie.org

Appin Agricultural Show

When: Saturday 20/08/2022
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Appin Agricultural show. Great family day out.
Hill race, Highland cattle, Highland Dancing, crafts tent,
Livestock competition. Bouncy castle’s.
Lots for all the family to enjoy.

Cost : £5

Special notes: Free parking

The Rotary Club of Oban Duck Race

When: Saturday 13/08/2022
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Combie Street Bridge to Oban Bay

Race starts 3pm

You’d be quackers to miss out!!!

All proceeds to good causes

Cost : £2 per duck

Special notes: Free parking

Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds Summer Workshop - Faeries & Fabrics (Children's Activity)

When: Tuesday 9/8/22
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

This is the last and most magical of this summer's school holiday workshops, perfect to keep children aged 3-10 busy learning and exploring outdoors! In this session, our young participants will go on a quest around Dunollie's Grounds to find faeries and help us write magical faerie stories to add to our faerie book. They will also create their own faerie house and beautiful faerie costumes.

This event takes place partly outdoor so please bring warm and waterproof clothing. All children must be accompanied by an adult, they may additionally be accompanied by a dog as long as it is on a lead.

Phone: 01631 570550

Email: info@dunollie.org

Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds Flags & Ropes : A Family Day Out

When: Saturday 6/8/22
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds will exceptionally open it's doors on a Saturday for an afternoon of unique family fun! Drop in for a couple hours at any point between 12pm and 4pm and take part in a range of activties related to Flags and Ropes all around our site. These can include making your own family flag to take home, weaving frames to decorate Dunollie, learning how to use flags for signalling and how to tie knots on ropes, as well as, tug of war and flag racing games!
The Kettle Garden Cafe will be open for refreshments.

This event takes place partly outdoor so please bring warm and waterproof clothing. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on a lead are welcome in all of Dunollie's outdoor spaces.

Phone: 01631 570550

Email: info@dunollie.org

Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds Summer Workshop - Gardening & Woodwork (Children's Activity)

When: Tuesday 2/8/22
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

This is the second of this summer's school holiday workshops, perfect to keep children aged 3-10 busy learning and exploring outdoors! In this session, our young participants will explore Dunollie's Historic Woodland Grounds, and play fun guess the plant games as they learn about many of the species that can be found in Dunollie. They will also learn to grow plants themselves and be able to take one home with them as well as make their own bird swing out of wood.  

This event takes place partly outdoor so please bring warm and waterproof clothing. All children must be accompanied by an adult, they may additionally be accompanied by a dog as long as it is on a lead.

Phone: 01631 570550

Email: info@dunollie.org

Ceilidh’s at The View

When: Monday 1/08/2022
Time: 8:00pm

Ceilidh Tonight!! Are you dancing?

Location: The View, 34 George Street, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5NL

Phone: 01631 569599

Markie Dans Quiz

When: Sunday 29/08/2021
Time: 9:30pm - 11:30pm

Every Sunday from 9.30pm, join us with Dave as he puts your knowledge to the test with a series of rounds including a picture round, music round & lots more!

Maximum 8 people per team £1 entry fee per person.

1st place wins a £20 bar voucher every week!

Location

Victoria Crescent, Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll PA345PN United Kingdom

Phone:  01631564448

RNLI Pop-up Shop

When: Saturday 28/08/2021
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: N/A
RNLI merchandise, Oban award-winning knitted Yellow Wellies and more Betty's Pots are available.

Email: fundraising@obanlifeboat.co.uk

Oban Guided Walking Tour

When: Friday 27/08/2021
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cost: £15.00

Take a relaxed walking tour of beautiful Oban as your Scottish Tourist Guides Association Yellow Badge certified guide entertains and informs you with stories of the town's history and culture. 1.5 miles on mostly flat pavement. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/3zIhO8i or www.imaginealba.com

Every Friday from 2pm from the 30th of July to the 24th of September. Booking is essential.

Event Details

Location: Columba Buildings, 3 North Pier, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5QD, Scotland
Phone: 07918814581

Series of Sessions with Heartfelt Change: How can you unhook yourself from your past?

When: Monday 23/08/2021
Time: 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Cost: Free

Let's have a look at what keeps us in old patterns. Are you aware of repeated behaviours? Are you conscious of perceptions you hold? Join me in the chat for the first in a series of talks exploring this issue.

Updates can be found through https://www.facebook.com/heartfeltchange.co.uk

Location: Facebook Live
Phone: 07748430187

Markie Dans Quiz

When: Sunday 22/08/2021
Time: 9:30pm - 11:30pm

Every Sunday from 9.30pm, join us with Dave as he puts your knowledge to the test with a series of rounds including a picture round, music round & lots more!

Maximum 8 people per team £1 entry fee per person.

1st place wins a £20 bar voucher every week!

Location

Victoria Crescent, Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll PA345PN United Kingdom

Phone:  01631564448

Oban Guided Walking Tour

When: Friday 20/08/2021
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cost: £15.00

Take a relaxed walking tour of beautiful Oban as your Scottish Tourist Guides Association Yellow Badge certified guide entertains and informs you with stories of the town's history and culture. 1.5 miles on mostly flat pavement. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/3zIhO8i or www.imaginealba.com

Every Friday from 2pm from the 30th of July to the 24th of September. Booking is essential.

Event Details

Location: Columba Buildings, 3 North Pier, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5QD, Scotland
Phone: 07918814581

Series of Sessions with Heartfelt Change: How can you unhook yourself from your past?

When: Monday 16/08/2021
Time: 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Cost: Free

Let's have a look at what keeps us in old patterns. Are you aware of repeated behaviours? Are you conscious of perceptions you hold? Join me in the chat for the first in a series of talks exploring this issue.

Updates can be found through https://www.facebook.com/heartfeltchange.co.uk

Location: Facebook Live
Phone: 07748430187

RNLI Pop-up Shop

When: Saturday 14/08/2021
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: N/A
RNLI merchandise, Oban award-winning knitted Yellow Wellies and more Betty's Pots are available.

Email: fundraising@obanlifeboat.co.uk

Oban Guided Walking Tour

When: Friday 13/08/2021
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cost: £15.00

Take a relaxed walking tour of beautiful Oban as your Scottish Tourist Guides Association Yellow Badge certified guide entertains and informs you with stories of the town's history and culture. 1.5 miles on mostly flat pavement. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/3zIhO8i or www.imaginealba.com

Every Friday from 2pm from the 30th of July to the 24th of September. Booking is essential.

Event Details

Location: Columba Buildings, 3 North Pier, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5QD, Scotland
Phone: 07918814581